HELP!
Good friends, I'm running in a triathlon for the Challenged Athletes Foundation in two weeks (with two other TBPIs doing the swimming and the cycling). Team Winger!!!
It's a great cause! Join me in feeling great about it and help kids and adults get back into living large and athletically by donating any amount you can. Please.
I'd be most grateful and you will have my eternal respect!
Cheers,
Christopher
http://sdtc10.kintera.org/faf/search/se ... am=3948519
watch 30 secs of this slide show and you'll see what I'm taking about...
http://www.slideroll.com/show.php?s=zk1apbyq
Help challenged kids & adults live stronger active lives!
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Christopher
- Posts: 845
- Joined: Wed Jun 18, 2003 10:09 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: Date of Injury: 12/15/02
Level of Injury:
-dominant side C5, C6, & C7 avulsed. C8 & T1 stretched & crushed
BPI Related Surgeries:
-2 Intercostal nerves grafted to Biceps muscle,
-Free-Gracilis muscle transfer to Biceps Region innervated with 2 Intercostal nerves grafts.
-2 Sural nerves harvested from both Calves for nerve grafting.
-Partial Ulnar nerve grafted to Long Triceps.
-Uninjured C7 Hemi-Contralateral cross-over to Deltoid muscle.
-Wrist flexor tendon transfer to middle, ring, & pinky finger extensors.
Surgical medical facility:
Brachial Plexus Clinic at The Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN
(all surgeries successful)
"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are."
~Theodore Roosevelt - Location: Los Angeles, California USA
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Carolyn J
- Posts: 3424
- Joined: Tue Apr 06, 2004 1:22 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI. I am 77 yrs old and never had a name for my injuries until 2004 when I found UBPN at age 66.
My injuries are: LOBPI on upper body and Cerebrael Palsy on the lower left extremities. The only intervention I've had is a tendon transplant from my left leg to my left foot to enable flexing t age 24 in 1962. Before that, my foot would freeze without notice on the side when wearing heels AND I always did wear them at work "to fit in" I also stuttered until around age 18-19...just outgrew it...no therapy for it. Also suffered from very very low self esteem; severe Depression and Anxiety attacks started at menopause. I stuffed emotions and over-compensated in every thing I did to "fit in" and be "invisible". My injuries were Never addressed or talked about until age 66. I am a late bloomer!!!!!
I welcome any and all questions about "My Journey".
There is NO SUCH THING AS A DUMB QUESTION.
Sharing helps to Heal. HUGS do too. - Location: Tacoma WA
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Re: Help challenged kids & adults live stronger active lives!
Awesome Foundation! It should inspire our BPI Children as you inspire us OBPI adults, Christopher.
You have my support and I look forward to your updates with pictures.
..Who are the other TBPI's doing swimming with you?
Curious "Gramma" Carolyn J
LOBPI/72
You have my support and I look forward to your updates with pictures.
..Who are the other TBPI's doing swimming with you?
Curious "Gramma" Carolyn J
LOBPI/72
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
Adult LOBPI
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Kath
- Posts: 3242
- Joined: Mon Nov 18, 2002 4:11 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: I am ROBPI, global injury, Horner's Syndrome. No surgery but PT started at 2 weeks old under the direction of New York Hospital. I wore a brace 24/7 for the first 11 months of my life. I've never let my injury be used as an excuse not to do something. I've approach all things, in life, as a challenge. I approach anything new wondering if I can do it. I tried so many things I might never have tried, if I were not obpi. Being OBPI has made me strong, creative, more determined and persistent. I believe that being obpi has given me a very strong sense of humor and compassion for others.
- Location: New York
Re: Help challenged kids & adults live stronger active lives!
Christopher
That is some challenge. My son did a triathlon over the summer and we were all there cheering him on. I was exhausted just watching everyone. Best of luck.
That is some challenge. My son did a triathlon over the summer and we were all there cheering him on. I was exhausted just watching everyone. Best of luck.
Kath robpi/adult
Kathleen Mallozzi
Kathleen Mallozzi